Mike Hailwood
Actor
Born April 2, 1940
Mike Hailwood, born on April 2, 1940, in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England, was a legendary British motorcycle racer and Formula One driver. Known as "Mike the Bike" for his extraordinary talent on two wheels, Hailwood won nine motorcycle Grand Prix World Championships and 14 Isle of Man TT races. He later transitioned to car racing, including Formula One, and achieved success in sports car racing, notably winning the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours in his class. Tragically, Hailwood passed away on March 23, 1981, in Warwickshire, England, following a road accident near his home. He remains one of the most celebrated figures in motorsport history.
Filmography
History of the TT 1907-2020
Self
The Island - The Story of the 1980 TT
Himself
Take It to the Limit
Le Cheval de fer
Mike Hailwood (Motorcycle racing rider) (Archives)
One By One
Self
The Formula One Drivers (aka The Quick and the Dead)
Self
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Self
1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Self